Benbow
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Benbow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 422 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 440 ft (134 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garberville, 3.2 miles NW.
- 422residents (2020 Census)
- 440 ftelevation · 134 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 86 / sq mipopulation density
- 95542ZIP code
About Benbow
Benbow is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, United States, located beside the South Fork Eel River. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) south-southeast of Garberville, at an elevation of 440 feet (134 m). Its population is 422 as of the 2020 census, up from 321 from the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Benbow as a census-designated place (CDP).
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Living in Benbow
- Median household income
- $56,667
- Median home value
- $293,100
- Median age
- 40.2
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Benbow had 422 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 422 |
|---|---|
| Density | 86 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benbow at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 422 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.88 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0603° N, 123.7654° W |
| ZIP code | 95542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0605262 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benbow
- Garberville3.2 mi NW
- Redway5.1 mi NW
- Phillipsville10.4 mi N
- Alderpoint10.6 mi NE
- Miranda12.2 mi N
- Leggett13.8 mi S
- Myers Flat15.3 mi NW
- Shelter Cove15.4 mi W
- Weott19.9 mi NW
- Redcrest25.3 mi NW
- Ruth27.3 mi NE
- Mad River29.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Benbow
What county is Benbow in?
Benbow is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Benbow, CA?
422 people lived in Benbow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benbow, CA?
The ZIP code of Benbow is 95542.
What is the elevation of Benbow?
440 feet (134 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benbow?
Garberville (3.2 mi), Redway (5.1 mi), Phillipsville (10.4 mi), Alderpoint (10.6 mi), Miranda (12.2 mi).
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